Margaret Leona Benjamin
1938-2024
Margaret Leona Benjamin, 86, of Kentville, passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2024 in the Valley Regional Hospital, Kenville. Born in Port Williams, she was a daughter of the late George and Annie (Greenough) Kerr.
Margaret worked as a machine operator for Dominion Paperboard for 21 years, and at Wedgewood House for Seniors for 3 years. She loved taking spontaneous road trips, playing Skip-Bo and cribbage, as well as trips to the casino with her family.
She is survived by sons, Douglas (Marion), Alan (Terri Jamieson); daughters, Patricia (Blake) McNutt, Barbara (Leo) Rafuse; half-brother, Donnie Kerr; half-sister, Judy; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; as well as several nieces, nephews and extended family.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Albert Benjamin; children, Terrance "Terry" and Susan, both in infancy; and sisters, Rita and Lena, as well as her chosen sister, Vera Costa.
The funeral service (with livestream) will take place at 2 p.m. on Friday, September 27, 2024 in the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville, Reverend Ivan Norton officiating. A private family interment will be held in Willow Bank Cemetery, Wolfville. Family flowers only, by request. Donations in memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville. Online condolences and inquiries may be directed to www.whitefamilyfuneralhome.com.